Director, Transaction Advisory Services, Federal Transaction Tax

Job overview

The Director, Transaction Advisory Services, Federal Transaction Tax role is based in Boston, MA, with the posting also listing Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York, Palm Beach, and Philadelphia as possible locations. The role is described as working in office four days per week and at client sites as needed. Compensation is $375,000–$575,000 per year. Portage Point Partners’ Transaction Advisory Services team supports private equity sponsors, lenders, and corporate clients with transaction diligence and advisory work. The director leads federal transaction tax work across buy-side and sell-side deals, structuring, modeling, and related advisory matters. The role contributes to client decisions by identifying tax risks and opportunities, evaluating transaction alternatives, and delivering clear analysis and recommendations.

What you'll do

• Lead federal tax due diligence
• advise on transaction structuring and tax consequences
• review tax aspects of financial models and purchase agreements
• build and review transaction tax models
• analyze partnership tax matters and transaction issues
• draft client-ready memoranda and reports
• support sell-side tax work and post-close matters
• coach junior team members
• contribute to training and firm-building initiatives.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director

transaction advisory services

federal transaction tax

m&a tax

partnership tax

tax due diligence

transaction structuring

boston ma

portage point partners

full-time

$375k–$575k

in-office four days

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting says comprehensive benefits and equity participation may be offered
• these are not reflected in the stated compensation range.

Why this role

Requires 7+ years of relevant M&A tax experience and meaningful partnership taxation experience. CPA, master’s in taxation, or JD/LLM is preferred but not required. The posting describes a team-based, high-pressure client environment.

About the employer

Portage Point Partners is hiring for this role. Industry: Tax Preparation Services. Sector: 54.